UAE steps up humanitarian aid to Lebanon as travel restrictions ease

June 30, 2026 2:02 PM

UAE steps up humanitarian aid to Lebanon as travel restrictions ease

The UAE has announced a fresh humanitarian assistance package for people affected by the ongoing crisis in Lebanon, reaffirming its long-standing commitment to supporting the Lebanese people. The assistance is announced under the directives of President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The aid, to be delivered through the UAE Aid Agency, includes food supplies and essential relief materials. The Agency will coordinate with Lebanon's Higher Relief Council to ensure the timely distribution of ...

UAE Hosts Grand Commemoration of 150 Years of Vande Mataram

June 26, 2026 12:51 PM

UAE Hosts Grand Commemoration of 150 Years of Vande Mataram

The Indian People’s Forum (IPF) UAE hosted a commemorative event in Dubai marking 150 years of the iconic national song Vande Mataram, bringing together senior diplomats, community leaders, cultural artistes and members of the Indian diaspora. Held under the theme "150 Years of Vande Mataram - Celebrating India’s Spirit, Heritage, and National Awakening", the programme highlighted the song’s historic role in India’s freedom movement and its enduring significance as a symbol of unity and ...

Yoga Events Held Across UAE Ahead of Global Celebration

June 20, 2026 5:01 PM

Yoga Events Held Across UAE Ahead of Global Celebration

With less than 24 hours to go for the International Day of Yoga 2026, anticipation is building across the UAE as diplomatic missions and community groups host a series of pre-event sessions in key locations. In Al Ain, Emirate of Abu Dhabi, an early morning yoga session was held atop Jebel Hafeet, led by Ambassador of India to the UAE Dr. Deepak Mittal and organised by the Indian Social Centre Al Ain. Participants practiced yoga and meditation against the mountain backdrop, highlighting themes o...

UAE sets 15 as minimum age for social media access under new child safety rules

June 18, 2026 5:26 PM

UAE sets 15 as minimum age for social media access under new child safety rules

The UAE has approved a major new regulation setting the minimum age for social media use at 15 years, a sweeping move aimed at strengthening child protection in the digital space. The decision was taken by the UAE Cabinet, chaired by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. Under the resolution, children under the age of 15 will not be permitted to create or operate social media accounts, nor access interactive features such as posting, commenting, sharing content, or joining public groups.Users...

UAE sees growing yoga movement as communities mark countdown to International Day of Yoga 2026

June 18, 2026 4:05 PM

UAE sees growing yoga movement as communities mark countdown to International Day of Yoga 2026

As the world prepares for International Day of Yoga 2026, the United Arab Emirates is witnessing a growing wave of yoga activities that reflect how the practice has evolved from small community gatherings into a nationwide wellness movement across all emirates. Over the years, yoga in the UAE has steadily moved beyond informal group sessions to become part of structured wellness initiatives in schools, workplaces and public institutions. This year’s countdown activities highlight that shift, w...

Al Hind Tours and Travels to handle Indian passport and consular services in UAE from July 1

June 13, 2026 11:27 PM

Al Hind Tours and Travels to handle Indian passport and consular services in UAE from July 1

The Embassy of India in Abu Dhabi has announced a change in the outsourced service provider handling Indian passport, visa and consular services across the United Arab Emirates. According to an official statement, the current service providers, BLS International Services Limited and SGIVS Global, will continue to accept and process applications until June 30, 2026. Following the completion of a tendering and selection process, Al Hind Tours and Travels LLC has been appointed as the new outsou...

Indian Navy Safely Removes Missile Warhead from Tanker Sailing from Fujairah, UAE

June 11, 2026 8:31 PM

Indian Navy Safely Removes Missile Warhead from Tanker Sailing from Fujairah, UAE

The Indian Navy has successfully completed a complex high-risk operation to recover an unexploded missile warhead from a commercial oil tanker that had departed from Fujairah in the UAE, highlighting its maritime emergency response capabilities in the Indian Ocean region.   The Marshall Islands-flagged crude oil tanker MT Olympic Life was sailing from Fujairah, UAE to Kochi when it reported an explosion in its hull off the coast of Oman on May 26. The vessel, which had no Indian nationals...

Dubai Road Accident: Three Each from UP and Telangana Among Six Indian Fatalities

June 10, 2026 10:21 AM

Dubai Road Accident: Three Each from UP and Telangana Among Six Indian Fatalities

Three Indian workers from Uttar Pradesh and three from Telangana were among seven people killed in a road accident on Emirates Road in Dubai on Monday. The seventh victim was a Sri Lankan national. Of the eight injured Indians, five have been discharged after receiving treatment, while three remain hospitalised, with two undergoing treatment at Rashid Hospital and one at Al Fakheer Hospital. The accident occurred when a minibus carrying workers collided with a truck that had reportedly stopped ...

UAE marks Eid Al Adha with prayers, peace call and festive spirit

May 27, 2026 11:36 AM

UAE marks Eid Al Adha with prayers, peace call and festive spirit

Thousands of worshippers gathered at mosques across the UAE on Wednesday to perform traditional prayers on the first morning of Eid Al Adha, one of the most significant celebrations in the Islamic calendar. Eid Al Adha, known as the Festival of the Sacrifice, commemorates the Prophet Ibrahim's willingness to sacrifice his son in obedience to God's command. It is the second of the two major Eid holidays observed annually by Muslims around the world. The celebrations this year carry deeper meanin...

Yoga at the Dubai frame: Indian community Counts down for international day of yoga

May 21, 2026 5:00 PM

Yoga at the Dubai frame: Indian community Counts down for international day of yoga

Members of the Indian People's Forum's Dubai chapter came together at the Dubai Frame to perform a series of yoga asanas, marking the countdown to International Day of Yoga 2026. The session, held against the backdrop of one of Dubai's most iconic landmarks, highlighted yoga's role in promoting physical health, mental strength, and inner harmony. The event reflects the growing engagement of the Indian community in the UAE with yoga, and carried a message of unity and wellness ahead of June 21...